NOLA AD 12-19-15

ADOPTED ON 12-19-15 – This absolutely gorgeous girl is the ultimate perfect dog, says foster mom of Nola, a 1 year old Silver Shepherd / Lab mix. Nola’s story is sadly the same story we hear over and over again. She was no longer wanted, for whatever reason, and dumped in someone’s yard. Imagine dumping a family member because you no longer wanted them?? Luckily an elderly gentleman fed her until our wonderful foster could rescue her.

Nola was understandably timid at first, but has settled in nicely and just adores the kindness she has lavished on her. She’s perfect, explains foster mom, because she waits patiently in her bed to be given attention, does not touch anything in the house that is not hers, is 100% house trained, and doesn’t get in the middle of things unless invited. She enjoys relaxing in the sunshine and watching what is going on, and when it’s time to play or take a walk she jumps right up to join you. She loves to go on walks with her human and she has perfect manners!

Nola is learning very nicely how to walk on a leash and loves to ride in a car. She is gentle with adults and children and gets along well with dogs of all sizes. She has not been cat tested, but since she is very laid back and learns quickly, she’d probably be just fine. She would make a great companion for almost anyone or any family because of her sweet temperament and wonderful manners. She is very laid back loving young girl with a lot of love to give. She is waiting patiently for someone to open their heart to her. She would bring endless days of happiness and joy to anyone willing to give her a chance.

This dog cannot be adopted to Massachusetts residents due to new laws regarding rescue dogs being prohibited from adoption. Please contact Patricia Cabral at: 617-626-1786 or Mike Cahill at: 617-626-1794 for questions regarding what dogs you are allowed to adopt.

ABOUT THE BREED Labs are healthy dogs and generally will live long lives of 10 to 14 years and are one of the most popular breeds in the USA because they are loyal, loving, affectionate and patient, making great family dogs. They are highly intelligent, good-natured, very willing and eager to please; they are among the top choices for service dog work. They love to play, especially in water, never wanting to pass up the opportunity for a good swim.

These lively dogs have an excellent, reliable, temperament and are friendly, superb with children and equable with other dogs. They crave human leadership and need to feel as though they are part of the family and are easily trained. This breed of dog is wonderful with people of all ages, and interacts well with children.

PET COMPATIBILITYIf a Lab has had plenty of exposure to other dogs, cats, and small animals, and has been trained, he’ll be friendly with other pets, too. They get along well with other dogs and can easily adapt to live with other small pets.

CHILDREN Not only loves kids, he enjoys the commotion they bring with them. He’ll happily attend a child’s birthday party, and even willingly wear a party hat. Like all dogs, however, he needs to be trained how to act around kids — and kids need to be taught how to act around the dog. As with every breed, you should always teach children how to approach and touch dogs, and always supervise any interactions between dogs and young children to prevent any biting or ear or tail pulling on the part of either party. No dog, no matter how friendly, should ever be left unsupervised with a child.

TEMPERAMENT The Lab is a wonderful family dog that gets along with all members both big and small, rarely are they aggressive. They are very loving and affectionate and are eagerly playful. Labs have a very positive temperament and get along with most strangers.

PERSONALITY Lab loves to run, swim, and play with children and adults alike. They are extremely loyal to their owners, hard-working and are generally good-natured, originally a type of gun dog. Labs are extremely versatile and have been put to use in the following roles: hunting, guide dog for the blind, police k9, search and rescue, drug sniffing, retrieving, as well as tricks and competitive obedience.

IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT PACK LEADERSIt is a natural instinct for a dog to have an order in its pack, therefore, the only way your relationship with your dog can be a complete success you must be the pack leader:

When we humans live with dogs,we become their pack

The entire pack cooperates under asingle leader

Lines are clearly defined andrules are set

Dogs communicateshis displeasure with growling and eventually biting

Humans MUST be higherup in the order than the dog.

The humans must be the onesmaking the decisions, not the dogs.

HOUSETRAININGSchedule Feeding Time – Find your dog’s schedule so that you can work with that

Feed your dog on a regular schedule time, always within a half hour of the time

Schedule Water – Help your dog bee successful

Keep a schedule for water, however, you should design a schedule that fits you

Remove the water dish after the first feeding in the morning

After the night feeding, leave water dish for two hours, then take it up

Before your last walk for the night, put the water dish down about an hour before

Then walk your dog 45 minutes after he has had water. There will might be days where that might be an exception for water.

Start by taking the dog out every two hours for two days, if he goes every two hours,

Then take him out every three hours, for two days,

Until you reach the time frame you need – every six hours—eight hours etc

One accident in the house, there is a urine smell that the dog detects and his instinct to continue mark where he smells urine. This is how wild dogs let other dogs know that this territory is taken and for dogs not in the pack to go elsewhere. If your dog has an accident in the house, spray the area with 3 parts vinegar and 1 part water, brush with a soft brush, put a towel on top to absorb the liquid, then take it outside where you want him to go, take it out of the bag and put it on the ground, praise your dog when he goes outside.

DISCLAIMER: THE BREED POSTED ON OUR DOGS’ BIOGRAPHIES ARE OUR BEST GUESS BASED ON SEVERAL YEARS OF DOG RESCUE. ADOPTERS WHO NEED TO KNOW THE EXACT BREED OF A PARTICULAR DOG MUST HAVE THE DOG TESTED AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE.

Application instructions: click the link below to apply for adoption of this dog.

Age

1 Year

Life Average

12-14 Years

Sex

Female

Weight

61-70lbs

Location

Winnsboro LA

Breed

Silver Shepherd / Lab Mix/

Purebred

Altered

Yes

Fee

All Shots + Transport - 450

UTD

Yes

RDV#

RDV623

Dogs

Yes

Cats

Unknown

Children

All Ages

House

Learning

Energy

Medium

Fence

Helpful

Crate

Yes

Leash

Yes

Car

Yes

Personality

Nola is gentle with adults and children and gets along well with dogs of all sizes

Always supervise any interactions between dogs and young children to prevent any biting or ear or tail pulling on the part of either party.

Teach your child never to approach any dog while he’s eating or sleeping or to try to take the dog’s food away. No dog, no matter how friendly, should ever be left unsupervised with a child.

Children need to be taught how to approach and touch dogs, and always supervise any interactions between dogs and young children.

No dog should ever be left unsupervised with a child because often-young children don’t understand that a cute little dog, or any dog, might not want “love and kisses.”

Never let young children pick up a puppy or small dog. Instead, make them sit on the floor with the dog in their lap. Pay attention to the dog’s body language, and put him safely in his crate if he appears to be unhappy or uncomfortable with the child’s attention.

Always teach children how to approach and touch dogs, and always supervise any interactions between dogs.

Teach your child never to approach any dog while he’s eating or sleeping or to try to take the dog’s food away. No dog should ever be left unsupervised with a child.

Be prepared dogs will protect themselves

Most important, it is your responsibility to make sure that your children and the dog are supervised at all times and safe. You cannot leave it up to the dog, the dog is an animal and will behave like an animal. They rely on us to guide and protect them, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.